NOTE: Under the jurisdiction of Collateral Estoppel the SSA-3368-BK does not need to be
prepared for cases if a full disability determination is being adopted (e.g., partial
award not involved) and a Disability Determination Service (DDS) determination is
not needed. (See DI 11011.001B.)

SSA-827 (Authorization For Source To Release Information To The Social Security Administration)

Completed for all disability claims and in non-disability claims in which capability
is an issue.

Proof-of-Age

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When the claimant is within 6 months of age 55 or older and is filing under the special
blind provisions (See DI 11010.055 and DI 10105.065.)

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When the Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) or insured status (Including the special age
31 test) would be affected

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When the evidence establishes the number holder (NH) has attained at least age 62,
but has not attained full retirement age (FRA) in or before the first month of potential
DIB entitlement. In this case the field office (FO) would contact the claimant to
discuss benefit alternatives that are available (See DI 11010.060).